ARTIST STATEMENT
I’ve always been inspired by the natural world. My most recent work explores real and imagined places through the unique lens of monotype printmaking. I strive to create a feeling of calmness and serenity in my treatment of the landscape, reflecting my reverence for nature. In a world that assaults our senses in myriad ways every day, these works provide a peaceful and safe haven.
I also have a strong interest in geometric abstraction, where color and composition matter most. Although not literal depictions, these works evoke varied locales simply by the colors I choose or the patterns that emerge – windowed buildings and urban alleys, flowering hillsides or foggy coastlines. My goal is simply to create evocative, compelling compositions that resonate with viewers on a personal level.
BIO
Kathleen DeMeo is a printmaker, painter and mixed-media installation artist who specializes in monotypes. Her work has been shown in respected juried exhibitions including the Center for Contemporary Printmaking’s “FOOTPrint International” and CT Academy of Fine Arts’ national juried exhibitions. Her monotypes have merited several “best in show” prizes among other awards. She holds a BFA in graphic design from the University of Connecticut, has studied printmaking at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, CT for 25 years, and monitors the printmaking studio at Lyme Academy of Art in Old Lyme, CT.
